permitted; permitting
1
: to consent to expressly or formally
permit access to records
2
: to give leave : authorize
3
: to make possible
the design permits easy access
: to give an opportunity : allow
if time permits
permitter
noun
1
: a written warrant or license granted by one having authority
a gun permit
2
: either of two pompanos (Trachinotus falcatus and T. goodei) that are important game fishes of temperate to tropical waters of the western Atlantic
Synonyms
Examples of permit in a Sentence
Verb
The judge permitted the release of the prisoner.
Smoking is not permitted in the building.
When we arrived at customs we realized we had more than the permitted number of items.
He permitted himself one more cookie.
The new ramp permits easier access to the highway.
Recent Examples on the Web
Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The trial is not expected to be televised since New York state is one of three jurisdictions that does not permit audio-visual coverage of trial-court proceedings.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Pets are not permitted at the Saturday Market for public health and food safety reasons.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
He was also routinely kept in solitary confinement and not permitted to attend school or receive an alternative education, per the complaint.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Now the oldest ones are grappling with an adulthood that may not permit them the benefits of homeownership, a comfortable income or a stable climate.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The two sides are in a period of exclusive negotiations, according to people familiar with the matter who are not permitted to comment.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Vaping and smoking are not permitted in the arena or on campus.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Even some of the millions of people outside of the eclipse’s path of totality may be able to spot the disappearing clouds the day of — weather and geographic conditions permitting.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Bryant's proposal also would bar localities from banning at-home crypto mining or require a resident to apply for a permit to mine for crypto at home.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
The city council of Doral will hold a Wednesday workshop to evaluate and possibly change decade-old policies regarding alcohol sales, including the extended hours permits for several CityPlace Doral businesses.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Pumping water from Lake Superior would require a federal permit from the Army Corps.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Climate and environment Environmental and community groups are alarmed that a hazardous waste treatment facility in Santa Fe Springs, roughly 550 feet from the nearest homes, will receive a new permit despite past violations.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Some Palestinian citizens of Israel were even arrested on their way to small vigils, which by law do not require a police permit.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Developer Gershman Partners applied for an IDEM permit to build a warehouse on wetlands.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Hang gliding from the dunes, with approved permits, is a popular activity.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
Verb
Hearts of Palm Pasta with Baby Tomatoes Pasta, or anything made with wheat flour, is not permitted on Passover; but a new kind of pasta made with hearts of palm makes a pleasing, easy to use substitute.
—Yakir Levy, Orange County Register, 11 Apr. 2024
The trial is not expected to be televised since New York state is one of three jurisdictions that does not permit audio-visual coverage of trial-court proceedings.
—Nik Popli, TIME, 10 Apr. 2024
Pets are not permitted at the Saturday Market for public health and food safety reasons.
—Alex Groth, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
He was also routinely kept in solitary confinement and not permitted to attend school or receive an alternative education, per the complaint.
—Emily Palmer, Peoplemag, 10 Apr. 2024
Now the oldest ones are grappling with an adulthood that may not permit them the benefits of homeownership, a comfortable income or a stable climate.
—Allison Morrow, CNN, 10 Apr. 2024
The two sides are in a period of exclusive negotiations, according to people familiar with the matter who are not permitted to comment.
—Samantha Masunaga, Los Angeles Times, 10 Apr. 2024
Vaping and smoking are not permitted in the arena or on campus.
—The Arizona Republic, 10 Apr. 2024
Even some of the millions of people outside of the eclipse’s path of totality may be able to spot the disappearing clouds the day of — weather and geographic conditions permitting.
—Ayurella Horn-Muller, CNN, 30 Mar. 2024
Noun
In total, Clark County issued three violations related to the two monorail incidents, accusing the Boring Company of doing grading work without a permit and creating a potential hazard by exposing the base of two monorail columns.
—Jessica Mathews, Fortune, 12 Apr. 2024
Bryant's proposal also would bar localities from banning at-home crypto mining or require a resident to apply for a permit to mine for crypto at home.
—Neal Earley, arkansasonline.com, 11 Apr. 2024
The city council of Doral will hold a Wednesday workshop to evaluate and possibly change decade-old policies regarding alcohol sales, including the extended hours permits for several CityPlace Doral businesses.
—Devoun Cetoute, Miami Herald, 10 Apr. 2024
Pumping water from Lake Superior would require a federal permit from the Army Corps.
—Caitlin Looby, Journal Sentinel, 10 Apr. 2024
Climate and environment Environmental and community groups are alarmed that a hazardous waste treatment facility in Santa Fe Springs, roughly 550 feet from the nearest homes, will receive a new permit despite past violations.
—Ryan Fonseca, Los Angeles Times, 9 Apr. 2024
Some Palestinian citizens of Israel were even arrested on their way to small vigils, which by law do not require a police permit.
—Jennifer Ludden, NPR, 9 Apr. 2024
Developer Gershman Partners applied for an IDEM permit to build a warehouse on wetlands.
—Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 4 Apr. 2024
Hang gliding from the dunes, with approved permits, is a popular activity.
—Patricia Doherty, Travel + Leisure, 3 Apr. 2024
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permit
noun
per·mit
ˈpər-ˌmit, pər-ˈmit 
: a written warrant or license granted by one having authority
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